Free Earth Month Talk - Monday, April 29 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Conservation Landscaping Essentials: Ecological stewardship can start in our yards and communities. This talk will explore the principles and practices of conservation landscaping,an approach that harmonizes beauty with biodiversity. Learn they key considerations when transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant habitats that support local ecosystems, conserve water, and reduce maintenance needs. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable landscaping, this talk aims to offer practical tips for creating a greener, healthier world right in your own backyard or community. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!

Free Earth Month Talk - Tuesday, April 23 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Permaculture Primer: Designing for a Greener Future: In this Permaculture Primer, we'll explore the fundamental principles of permaculture and its pivotal role in fostering true community-based sustainability. Discover how permaculture empowers individuals and communities to design regenerative systems that promote biodiversity,conserve resources, and mitigate climate chaos. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or new to sustainable living, this talk will offer valuable insights and practical tips for cultivating a greener, more resilient world. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!

Join us for a fun workshop for the whole family! We will be making seed balls just in time for early spring tossing! We will discuss all the interesting insects and bugs that find their way into the wildflower patches, talk about germination, flower pollination, ecosystem services, and other awesome things that happen in the natural world when we help Mother Nature by sewing seeds that make her job easier!

This will be a family friendly class, so you are welcome to register yourself and a child, or only a child! Every registration comes with a packet of native wildflower seeds that can create a 15-30 square foot wildflower patch! Come have fun! Tea, herbal tea, and coffee will be provided! We ask that you bring your own mugs, but we will have compostable cups available.

Recommended ages 4 to 104! This workshop is in partnership with Pine Hollow Arboretum!

This workshop will dive into designing and developing outdoor space in a beyond sustainable, environmentally friendly way by utilizing ecological design. The primary focus will be on landscaping at the home scale in a way that focuses on soil health, native and beneficial plants, biodiversity, water-efficiency, and conserving resources. You can design landscapes that not only reflect your unique vision, but also contribute positively to the health of the planet!

This will be a great introduction workshop if you are consideration our longer, online Sustainable Landscaping Using Ecological Design course.

Discover the power of nurturing soil to create thriving, eco-friendly gardens that give back to the Earth. This workshop will focus on enriching soil health, fostering vibrant ecosystems, and ensuring your garden is beyond sustainable, and environmentally conscious. Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for a new perspective, or just starting out in the gardening world, this workshop will be helpful on your gardening journey. Free to the public and no registration required.

Discover the power of nurturing soil to create thriving, eco-friendly gardens that give back to the Earth. This workshop will focus on enriching soil health, fostering vibrant ecosystems, and ensuring your garden is beyond sustainable, and environmentally conscious. Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for a new perspective, or just starting out in the gardening world, this workshop will be helpful on your gardening journey.

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Are you curious about composting, but don’t know where to start? Are you a veteran composter, but looking for different perspectives? Come and learn the simple science and practice behind traditional forms of composting, and also vermicomposting—using worms to create a rich soil amendment! There are many options available, even systems that work in the smallest apartments. This workshop will include a live worm farm demonstration, Q&A session, and some great discussion!

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of hand power tools every DIY enthusiast and handy person should know! We’ll dive into the essentials tools of the trade, including the drill, impact driver, jig saw, multi-tool, and circular saw. We will explore the revolutionary technology behind brushless tools and how they outperform their regular counterparts. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your toolset, join us as we demystify power tools, learn the best practices, and discover the advantages of investing in brushless technology.

To register click here! Free! This event may be sold out!

Permaculture is a system that makes designing a more sustainable future possible! Permaculture offers us ethics and design principles that we can apply to all aspects of life, and provides a framework for solving problems not just in the garden! It is focused on human needs, and meeting them in a way that is less extractive and repressive than the current status quo. Come learn about the basic ethics, principles, and design methods of permaculture.

This is a free event! Please register here!

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Kids Pine Cone Bird Feeder Workshop

Welcoming kids of all ages that are interested in channeling some Winter time creativity! Come and learn about the fascinating world of birds that grace our Winter skies, and craft a pine cone bird feeder to provide some treats for our feathered friends! All kids will also receive a Winter bird watching journal to take home!

Please only register your child. Caregivers/Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

PLEASE REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!

Kids Pine Cone Bird Feeder Workshop

Welcoming kids of all ages that are interested in channeling some Winter time creativity! Come and learn about the fascinating world of birds that grace our Winter skies, and craft a pine cone bird feeder to provide some treats for our feathered friends! All kids will also receive a Winter bird watching journal to take home!

Please only register your child. Caregivers/Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

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Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

This exciting and educational workshop is designed for kids aged 5-14! During this fun-filled session, young participants will delve into the fascinating world of birds, discovering their incredible diversity and the vital role they play in our environment! But that’s not all—the real highlight will be the kids getting hands-on experience building and decorating their own birdhouses! This opportunity will allow then to unleash their creativity while providing a safe and cozy home for our feathered friends! This journey of discovery, learning, and craftsmanship should make for a memorable experience!

This class is FULLY BOOKED! Hope to see you in the futute!

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Calling all kids! Come and learn all about biodiversity! This workshop will share with kids the importance of biodiversity, what biodiversity is, and will allow them time to put what they learn to work by creating a beautiful Nature-inspired collage. Kids will be encouraged to share their work with others, and talk about and reflect on their own ideas about the natural world!

This workshop is free, and hosted at the The Lansingburgh Branch Troy Public Library
No registration is necessary! Link to follow.

Are you curious about composting, but don’t know where to start? Are you a veteran composter, but looking for different perspectives? Come and learn the simple science and practice behind traditional forms of composting, and also vermicomposting—using worms to create a rich soil amendment! There are many options available, even systems that work in the smallest apartments. This workshop will include a live worm farm demonstration, Q&A session, and some great discussion!

No registration necessary, just show up! More information here!

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

As the gardening season winds down, and winter approaches, this workshop will focus on preparing our growing spaces for the colder months ahead through embracing regenerative practices. We will also be preserving biodiversity by seed saving and exploring step-by-step approaches to cleanup, optimizing soil health for next season, and beyond! Embrace nature's cycles and nurture your garden's vitality – join us in sowing knowledge and cultivating lasting abundance with Rich Daley. 

No registration necessary, just show up! Click here for more information!

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As the gardening season winds down and Winter approaches, let’s focus on preparing our gardens for the colder months ahead. Embracing organic and regenerative practices, we will discuss q step-by-step approach to garden cleanup and the importance of organic matter, protecting perennials, optimizing soil health for next season, and other important factors when cultivating a resilient garden that thrives year after year.

To register please use register by clicking here.

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Calling all kids! Come and learn all about biodiversity! This workshop will share with kids the importance of biodiversity, what biodiversity is, and will allow them time to put what they learn to work by creating a beautiful Nature-inspired collage. Kids will be encouraged to share their work with others, and talk about and reflect on their own ideas about the natural world!

This workshop is free, and hosted at the Honest Weight Food Co-op, in the Community Room.
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!

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We welcome all kids and their caregivers to join us for a bit of time in the garden! After we explore the garden and do some light gardening tasks, we will talk about where food comes, and the kids will design their own sustainable farms. This activity is a big hit, and kids ages 5+ will enjoy using their creativity to design a farm that is based on Nature's own principles!

This workshop is free, and hosted at the Honest Weight Food Co-op, in the Community Room.
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!